Use the calendars to keep track of what needs doing and when. The following are some helpful hints which are all pretty obvious but just in case.....
How to Do Well in Social Anthropology:
1. Actually do all of the quick-writes because I read them all and use them as a way to give you feedback. If you care about grades (which some of you actually might), these all go into the system. They aren’t worth that many “points” but they do matter because each connects with critical themes/targets in anthro. Basically, just do them.
2. If you are ever confused by the somewhat open-ended projects that we have, just come talk with me about it. I have lots of examples to show you that may inspire something you’d like to do.
3. Don’t get arrested. Really.
4. Don’t get anyone else arrested. Really.
5. If you are one of the people who wants to take on a larger ethnographic research project, come and talk with me before you begin so that I can help you strategize.
6. If you ever have questions, come and talk with me in Lower North. My desk has the best looking dog photos. If you can't find me, email at annarose_pandey@beaverton.k12.or.us
7. If you see interesting ads, hear things on the radio or even read something (it is possible, right?) that connects with the class, bring it in. I love when students do this. It makes the class more interesting for everyone, myself included.
8. Come to talk with me if you are going to be absent or for some reason know that you are not going to be able to get a paper or project turned in on time. I can make arrangements with you.
9. If you are missing an assignment, try looking on the website for a copy of it. I’ll try to keep it updated but always let me know if you have any questions.
10. Remember that anthropology is learning with open-minded curiosity about other people. Be respectful and interested in your fellow students. These classes are full of interesting people, learn from them and do not judge. That simply isn’t cool.
Ultimately use the golden rule or as they say in Java, “other fields, other grasshoppers.”